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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful inside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful inside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Gennaro Miracle - Naples

Archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia shows the sealed glass ampoule containing the liquefied blood of the city's patron San Gennaro to the faithful outside the cathedral in Naples, southern Italy, on September 19, 2023. The faithful gather three times a year in Naples Cathedral to witness the miracle of the annual liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International EV show held in India

STORY: International EV show held in India DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shots of EV India Expo 2023 3. Shots of various electric bikes 4. Shots of batteries STORYLINE: The EV India 2023 is being held at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh from Sept. 14-16. The expo has attracted over 200 exhibitors from around the world, creating a hub for cutting-edge electric vehicle technology and innovation. During the event, visitors have the opportunity to witness a wide range of electric vehicles, from compact electric scooters and motorcycles to electric cars and commercial electric vehicles. The exhibition also features demonstrations of advanced charging infrastructure solutions, battery technologies, and renewable energy integration. Chinese companies, renowned for their expertise in the electric mobility sector, are prominent contributors to the expo. Their presence highlights the inter

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Fishermen catch fish in the remaining water of Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event.

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Visitors walk on the ruins of the Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it is

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Fishermen carry fish caught from Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it is s

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Fishermen catch fish in the remaining water of Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event.

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

A visitor takes pictures of the ruins of the Moragahakanda reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. H

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

A fisherman shows a freshwater giant prawn caught from the Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

A visitor walks on the ruins of the Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it i

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Fishermen show an eel caught in the Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it i

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

A visitor takes pictures of the ruins of the Moragahakanda reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. H

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Visitors walk on the ruins of the Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it is

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Ruins of a school under the Moragahakanda project on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it is special

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Invasive fish that have died after Moragahakanda reservoir dried up on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. He

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

A visitor walks on the ruins of the Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it i

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Fishermen catch fish in the remaining water of Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event.

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Ruins of a school under the Moragahakanda project on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it is special

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

The ruins of a Buddhist temple emerged after the Moragahakanda reservoir dried up on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Fishermen show an eel caught in the Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it i

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Fishermen weigh an eel caught in the Moragahakanda Reservoir on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. Here, it

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Invasive fish that have died after Moragahakanda reservoir dried up on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. He

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

Invasive fish that have died after Moragahakanda reservoir dried up on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness this event. He

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Due To The Extremely Dry Weather, The Moragahakanda Reservoir Has Dried Up, And The Old Ruins Have Been Exposed.

The ruins of a Buddhist temple emerged after the Moragahakanda reservoir dried up on September 2, 2023, in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka. The Moragahakanda Project, which started work on January 25, 2007, is one of the largest irrigation projects built in Sri Lanka. The amount spent on this project is 4,500 lakh US dollars. In addition, the total water capacity of this reservoir is 570 million cubic liters. This project will be used for drinking water supply, power generation, drinking water supply, and freshwater fisheries. Due to the drought that has affected Sri Lanka at present, reservoirs have dried up in many parts of the country. Due to this, the farmers as well as the people are suffering from a lack of drinking water. Some water sources have completely dried up, and some water sources can only see a limited amount of water. With the emptying of some reservoirs, the ruins of the villages that were submerged in water for these reservoirs have emerged. People have started gathering in these areas to witness

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Zimbabwean president-elect sworn in

STORY: Zimbabwean president-elect sworn in DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the president-elect sworn in ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 4. various of envoys 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 6. various of the president-elect sworn in ceremony STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter "Thousands of Zimbabweans gathered here at the national sports stadium in Harare to witness the swearing-in of Emmerson Mnangagwa as the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. In his inauguration speech, President Mnangagwa urged the nation to remain united, adding that his government will continue making sure that the lives of all Zimbabweans are transformed." Zimbabwean President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in Monday for his second five-year term in office at a ceremony attended by regional leaders an

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Tripartite talks over Nile dam dispute end with no tangible results: statement

STORY: Tripartite talks over Nile dam dispute end with no tangible results: statement DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nile River 2. various of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam STORYLINE: The Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation on Monday said the latest round of negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute concluded in Cairo with no "tangible results." Stalled talks among Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan resumed on Sunday in the Egyptian capital Cairo over the long-running dispute regarding the GERD. After years of fruitless negotiations, "the new talks aimed to reach an agreement on the rules of filling and operation of the GERD," the statement said. However, "tripartite talks did not witness any tangible change in the Ethiopian positions," it added. "Egypt continues to exert utmost efforts to reach, as soon as possible, a legally binding agreement on the filling and operation of t

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Foreign envoys witness China's fishery industry, expect further cooperation

STORY: Foreign envoys witness China's fishery industry, expect further cooperation DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activity 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NASSER AL BUSAIDI, Oman's Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JORGE DIAZ, Commercial counsellor of Embassy of Ecuador in China 4. various of the activity 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RUBEN ENOCH, Charge d'affaires of Embassy of Papua New Guinea in China 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JONATHAN NUNEZ, Commercial counsellor of Embassy of Panama in China STORYLINE: Eleven envoys from eight countries, including Oman, Surinam, Papua New Guinea, Somalia and Peru, are given a closer look at China's fishery industry at the invitation of the Chinese government. The five-day tour starting from Tuesday is being held in east China's Fujian Province. These diplomats have learned about marine environmental protection and fishery industry development in China during their visit to Ningde City

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BRICS is an opportunity: Russian expat in China

STORY: BRICS is an opportunity: Russian expat in China DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Xiamen 2 various of Russian expat Anna Kovaleva 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA KOVALEVA, Russian expat 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA KOVALEVA, Russian expat STORYLINE: Russian expat Anna Kovaleva settled down in the Chinese coastal city of Xiamen in 2017 after studying and traveling in several countries. She witnessed Xiamen's preparations for and hosting of the the 9th BRICS Summit in 2017. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA KOVALEVA, Russian expat "That was impressive. I had a chance to witness all the preparations. And I remember myself like biking around the city and seeing all those beautiful posters and all this information about BRICS happening here. And people were talking about it, five different presidents going to meet here in Xiamen. It's a big big event for the city and a honor for the city." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA KOVALEVA, Ru

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Chengdu Universiade opportunity to witness China's growth: PwC senior executive

STORY: Chengdu Universiade opportunity to witness China's growth: PwC senior executive DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): RAYMUND CHAO, Chairman of PwC Asia Pacific and China 2. various of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu STORYLINE: The FISU World University Games held in China's southwestern city of Chengdu is a remarkable opportunity for foreigners to witness and experience China's development and prosperity. According to Raymund Chao, chairman of PwC Asia Pacific and China, an official supplier of the FISU Games, the Chengdu Universiade also catalyzes economic growth and global exposure, apart from being an exciting sporting spectacle. SOUNDBITE (English): RAYMUND CHAO, Chairman of PwC Asia Pacific and China "The value of that (the Games), with so many thousands and thousands of people together from different cultures, exchange of cultures and coming to China, to really understand our culture, to really see the city

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When Nature Takes Back Its Rights - Briancon

Over the years, the exterior of the house, with silent witness objects of the past, is gradually invaded by plants, time seems to have suspended itself with the disappearance of the owner, freezing this scene in an eternal present where nature gradually takes back its rights, France on August 14th, 2023. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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When Nature Takes Back Its Rights - Briancon

Throughout the years, a workshop, a silent witness of the past, is gradually being invaded by plants, time appears to have paused at the owner's disappearance, freezing this scene in an eternal present where nature gradually asserts its rights, France on August 14th, 2023. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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When Nature Takes Back Its Rights - Briancon

Over the years, the exterior of the house, with silent witness objects of the past, is gradually invaded by plants, time seems to have suspended itself with the disappearance of the owner, freezing this scene in an eternal present where nature gradually takes back its rights, France on August 14th, 2023. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Montenegro's key coastal road starts revamp by Chinese company

STORY: Montenegro's key coastal road starts revamp by Chinese company DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: TIVAT, Montenegro CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the revamp of a 16-km section of the main road in Montenegro 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Montenegrin): DRITAN ABAZOVIC, Prime Minister of Montenegro 3. various of the current road 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FAN KUN, Chinese Ambassador to Montenegro STORYLINE: The revamp of a 16-km section of the main road along the coast of Montenegro's city of Tivat kicked off on Friday. This is the second major project under the country's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation with China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Montenegrin): DRITAN ABAZOVIC, Prime Minister of Montenegro "I hope that in two years from now we will be able to witness the opening of a 16-km boulevard that will significantly improve the transport along this section. The Tivat-Jaz road really represents a great problem." According to the government's press release, the reconstruction of the country

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Montenegro's key coastal road starts revamp by Chinese company

STORY: Montenegro's key coastal road starts revamp by Chinese company DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: TIVAT, Montenegro CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the revamp of a 16-km section of the main road in Montenegro 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Montenegrin): DRITAN ABAZOVIC, Prime Minister of Montenegro 3. various of the current road 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FAN KUN, Chinese Ambassador to Montenegro STORYLINE: The revamp of a 16-km section of the main road along the coast of Montenegro's city of Tivat kicked off on Friday. This is the second major project under the country's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation with China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Montenegrin): DRITAN ABAZOVIC, Prime Minister of Montenegro "I hope that in two years from now we will be able to witness the opening of a 16-km boulevard that will significantly improve the transport along this section. The Tivat-Jaz road really represents a great problem." According to the government's press release, the reconstruction of the country

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US: Smoke Rises From Red Line Train At Chicago’s CTA Fullerton Station

A fire was reported at Fullerton CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) station on Tuesday, August 8. A witness said passengers were told to get off the train. This is a developing story as of writing. This video shows smoke from either a train carriage or track.

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN ENVOYS-VISIT (CN)

(230806) -- URUMQI, Aug. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hector Dorbecker, minister of the Embassy of Mexico in Beijing, tries to play dutar, a string instrument, in Jiayi Village of Xinhe County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 2, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Foreign envoys witness Xinjiang's vibrant life, development in visit" (Xinhua/Zhao Chenjie)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN ENVOYS-VISIT (CN)

(230806) -- URUMQI, Aug. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Foreign envoys visit a potable water project in Jiashi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Foreign envoys witness Xinjiang's vibrant life, development in visit" (Xinhua/Zhao Chenjie)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN ENVOYS-VISIT (CN)

(230806) -- URUMQI, Aug. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Foreign envoys visit an exhibition on Xinjiang's anti-terrorism and deradicalization work in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Foreign envoys witness Xinjiang's vibrant life, development in visit" (Xinhua/Zhao Chenjie)

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Sigiriya, The Lion Fortress Of Sri Lanka

Foreign and local visitors visit to witness the Sigiriya fortress on August 6, 2023, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 metres high. The site dates back to the reign of King Kasyapa (4774-4795 AD), who chose this site as his new capital. He decorated the walls with frescoes and built an impressive palace right on top of the rock column, accessible only through the mouth of an enormous carved lion. It is located at a distance of 178 km from Colombo and has become a popular tourist spot for foreigners from all over the world. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto)